Regional Squad Announced Tomorrow

4 June 2003 00:00am

Cardiff's regional squad and the new name for the regional team will be announced tomorrow.

Representatives of the Cardiff Athletic Club and Cardiff Rugby Football Club Ltd., shareholders, sponsors, former players, supporters and the media will all hear first news of the exciting new regional squad and brand at a lunch-time reception at a city hotel.

There will be a simultaneous announcement on www.cardiffrfc.co.uk when the regional logo will also be revealed.

Meanwhile a busy week for the region is already underway. On Tuesday 3 June chief executive, Robert Norster, hosted a meeting of the district clubs at Cardiff Arms Park. He briefed them on the background to and main features of the new region and how all concerned can help each other.

Mr Norster said, "It was a very useful get-together where there was a two-way exchange of views and informtion. There is no doubt that a regional identity is the way forward and it was very encouraging to hear so many positive views from the other clubs in the region."

Cardiff Blues face Newport Gwent Dragons in a massive 'all-Welsh' European Rugby Challenge Cup quarter-final at Rodney Parade in April - and the region is now pleased to announce that tickets are on General Sale NOW!

Egg-cellent news! Our Cardiff Blues Rugby Camps return this Easter to give children right across our region the opportunity to participate in rugby during the holidays - and after selling out our last two camps you can book NOW to avoid any disappointment!

Cardiff Blues will be celebrating St David's Day when the region faces Edinburgh Rugby at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park on Sunday afternoon (kick-off 12.45pm) - with hundreds of children invited as part of our Regional Schools Day.

Fine footwear retailer The Brogue Trader - one of the official sponsors of Cardiff Blues - is celebrating after being recognised by the British Footwear Association at its annual Footwear Industry Awards.

A powerful second half surge from new table-toppers Munster Rugby saw the run in three tries and wrap up victory over Cardiff Blues as the Guinness PRO12 season resumed at the newly-developed Irish Independent Park.